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Instructors
 

McCallum Shihan (7th Dan)
  • Rank - Nanadan (7th degree black belt)
  • Occupation - Karate!
  • Started Training - 1965
  • Gained Black Belt - 1969

McCallum Shihan is one of New Zealand's most experienced karateka, and has been involved with Kyokushin in NZ from its earliest days. He has trained extensively in Japan, under Oyama Sosai and Matsui Kancho as well as many other Kyokushin legends. He has coached and managed many NZ teams. In 1991 he was awarded the QSM for services to Karate, and in 2000 was inducted into the NZ Martial Arts Hall of Fame.

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Paul Michalik 3rd Dan
Paul has spent time training in England, and also has some experience in Tae Kwon Do, in which his partner holds a black belt. For those considering both, he rates his law degree as easier to achieve than passing his Black Belt grading.
  • Rank - Nidan (2nd degree black belt)
  • Occupation - Solicitor
  • Started Training - 1988
  • Gained Black Belt - 1993
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Shane Beals 2nd Dan
  • Rank - Nidan (2nd degree black belt)
  • Occupation -
  • Started Training -
  • Gained Black Belt -
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Stuart Swan 2nd Dan
Stuart has trained in many dojo throughout NZ, and has fought at National tournament level. He has also acted as manager for the NZ National team.
  • Rank - Shodan (1st degree black belt)
  • Occupation - Company Manager
  • Started Training - 1978
  • Gained Black Belt - 1990

 

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Anthony Davies 1st Dan
Anthony has trained in dojos in London, Christchurch and Auckland. Both Anthony's children are members of the Junior Dojo, although fortunately he outranks them!
  • Rank - Shodan (1st degree black belt)
  • Occupation - Editor
  • Started Training - 1986
  • Gained Black Belt - 2001

 

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